Yates`s in Reading

Came for our daughter’s 18th birthday today nice cocktails made by Vicky (berry blush I recommend)! :)

Very good price drinks and food ( if available) half the menu wasn't, toilets absolutely stank as soon as you walked down the stairs.apart from that bar staff wonderful

Fab! Had a great night out with a couple friends! Friendly staff, great offers, fast service and deals on shots

I like the staff employed here at Yates there friendly and give good service. The food is good quality.

Really enjoyed the six nations! The bar has lots of tvs and a big garden area out the back. There offers and deals are great value.

I came in for lunch with my friends and Christian was fantastic. I’m vegetarian and he helped me pick a meal which he recommended, the vegan steak pie and it was delicious! Would definitely visit again soon.

Visited Reading for Christmas shopping and popped into Yates for a quick lunch and drink. Service from Christian was excellent and food was very good value...ended up staying for a few more cocktails than planned!

Would never go back. The way bouncers speak to customers, especially young girls is absolutely unacceptable. Do not go here as it will ruin your night.

We visited yates today for some breakfast and drinks. we was served my Ana, Polite girl and help , food was ok but it did take 30mins for 2 breakfasts which is a long time as there wasn’t many people. Will definitely visit again for some drinks as the staff was friendly and the pub looked clean and looked after

Dirty table, had blue roll semi chucked at us to clean it ourselves with a terrible attitude thrown in. Never again. £50 lost out to weatherspoons.

Absolutely appalling. Accidentally walked up the front steps without using the barrier which meant walking past the entrance and then back on ourselves. Door person (tall slight build with a red hint to his facial hair) gruffly told me to get off the entrance and use the entrance from the barrier. I was a little confused as there was no queue and the pub wasn’t busy as it was 6:15pm. Door ‘person’ needs to do some costumer service and hospitality brush ups. I’m in my 50’s well presented, polite and just wanted a few drinks with my friends before going on to dinner. Using a line from an 80’s iconic film ‘big mistake’ we would have purchased more than a couple of pints and a bag of nuts but hey your loss due to your ‘security staff and their attitude.

Well...I wish we hadn't!! Not exactly a cheery place. Ordered 2 coffees and 2 breakfasts. Coffe was a hot water urn and awful instant coffee. At this point I should have realised what the breakfasts were going to be like. The breakasts came out within 2 minutes of ordering. All luke warm, soggy toast. Butter portion totally melted. Obviously it's all just sat under a "hot" plate in the kitchen. Being a chef myself I know how things should look....and taste. It was served in a bowl. No presentation whatsoever. You should have pride in what you cook, not just thrown together. I know it's cheap but come on, surely you can do better than that!!

Nice staff. Plenty of screens for the football. Good drinks offers and food. No messing about. Great student night!!!!

I wasn’t too sure what to make of Yates Reading heading in but what a nice suprise! Clean, airy, and large with a huge space down stairs upstairs and outside in a private garden complete with outside entertainment facilities. The inside lower floor has a pool table along with the usual assortment of pub quiz machines so plenty to keep us occupied and the menu is full of so much variety it took us a good 20minutes to decide what to have. (The wraps are delicious btw). Great customer service and smiley staff throughout, eager to help and serve and a shout out to a team member Called kea who was particularly keen to ensure a good time was had throughout. Thoroughly reccomend a trip in even if it’s just for some decent pub grub, a game of pool or a beer whilst watching the Olympics. Stay classy

A couple of friends and myself visited Yates on Sunday 18th in the afternoon for a few drinks. When we entered Yates we waited about 5 minutes for a member of staff to come over from behind the bar to seat us or to even acknowledge we were there but no one did. we moved in from the front door and were instantly screamed at by a petite women with short blue hair and told to wait there! we thought it was slightly abrupt as we assumed at this point it was seat yourself. This member of staff came across very arrogant and power hungry as she demanded we each scan the QR code with a nasty attitude, we had no problem following guidelines but get off your high horse. To top it off the member of staff had her nose hanging out over her mask the while time, defeats the purpose of wearing one and implementing guidelines. Drinks are good value for money hence I haven't given it 1 star.

Pre booked table for Saturday 19/06/21 @ 12pm, no one on the door so walked in then get shouted at by a member of bar staff wait at the door!!. Bit rude especially not having a member of the team at the door, whilst we...

Called in on Xmas Eve for a beer and a snack.decient meal but a poor selection of real ales. I had reasons to complain to the management as the men's toilet did not have any toilet paper in any of the three cubicles and had...

We went to Yates for lunch today as we were passing and I must say the quality of food was very high and the prices extremely reasonable. I had steak and my wife had pizza, very enjoyable. We also had cocktails as 2-4-1 again very...

We booked our xmas get together a bit last minute, although yates were able to accommodate us upstairs with private tables. The decorated the tables and provide a good service. The xmas deal for 2 and 3 course was a great deal and value for...

Had an absolute blast at the tribute night!! Staff were awesome! We danced and loved every minute thanks for a great night

Called in for a drink and food and watch the footy (wish I hadn't being a Hammers fan!). Spoke to the server re food and advised about 35 min wait because Christmas parties, fine we will order and wait. After the football finished, an hour...

We had tickets for a planned night out. We has excellent service upon arrival and were promptly shown to our reserved table. We received brilliant table service throughout the night by the lovely staff. We will definitely be returning soon. Thank you for a great...

Booked for a tribute act and received amazing table service upstairs. Great seats and great atmosphere upstairs and down, we had such a good night, we will be looking out for more events,

Just want to say a massive thank you to the Yates staff. Went in yesterday with my family for lunch and the staff where very welcome and accommodating to the Fack that we had alot of children with use. had a 5 star gammon egg...

Had a fantastic party for Christmas upstairs 300 people and not an issue buffet was great and fast service considering the amount of people we had in the room. Great night all round look forward to the next one

I went to Yates in reading with family and had a amazing day we had lunch and the food was was lovely and the bar staf was so happy 😁 to help us defo going back next week thank you to all the staff well...

Great night Saturday. Fight was great and super busy. Stayed busy all night. Is Yates really back. Let’s hope so

Great, quick service. Great selection of beer and food! Came here with my family and even the younger ones had their own menu with a great deal of 3.49 for a meal and desdert! Shame I missed the £1.50 lunch deal that kids get to...

Had a game of pool with the boss of Yates and a dam good bloke. Shame he lost but he did recommend some good wings on his menu that were as good as he said they would be, good night, will definitely be back soon

Great service, good selection of beers and a hearty welcome. You cant ask for more. Was served by Curtis and was very respectful and courteous. Enmily took my food order and made the chef aware of my dietary changes. Nush was really helpful when I wanted to adjust my order. I really couldn't have asked for anything more. Will definitely come here again

Popped in after work for a quick drink before getting my bus , got served really quickly by 2 bar lady’s one I believed was a manger , really kind and friendly even served with a smile , I WILL be back 👍

Great friendly staff , had a meal and was very tasty and great service. Will definitely be going back , the bar staff Emily and Nush were very content and happy to go over and beyond for us .

Staff were happy and smiling and very helpful as I couldn’t carry all my drinks to the table! Such a great atmosphere too

Great evening drink on way to the station, Great range and Great staff who all seem happy. even had a pool table to kill some time

Thanks again Yates for a great night out, Staff Great, drinks and food both great. always the place for both me and my friends.

I visited Yates for a few drinks with work friends, we had a love night the gm John made us feel welcome and had a laugh

Lovely food, lovely beer, and a great venue. Had a fish and chips came out fast and pipeing hot washed down with a pint of crisp cold fosters.

We came In to play pool , we was served by Ana she was very friendly and even helped bring our drinks to our table, we had a great experience at Yates

Visited and definitely will be back next week . Manager was a great help and introduced himself at the door. Great beers and excellent prices

Out with mates. Great night at Yates, great music. Great drinks deals. Met the manager at the door which you dont see often anymore and got our picture taken with Elmo. will deffo be back next time we are in reading

Not wanting to go to a club we decided to give this place a try and to be honest are glad we did well trained staff speedy service and loud music best night in a long time

Pooped in for lunch as was shopping with the family- didn’t expect much but the food was very good for the money and service was brilliant and all team smiling

I went to Yates for a few drinks and I can’t wait to go there again. Lovely staff, very friendly and very helpful. Great atmosphere, nice music. Good for a night out :)

We popped in as passers by and wasn’t disappointed quick service dance music and tasty food staples and drinks nothing remarkable apart from the outdoor multi level patio which is spacious, well lit with a good vibe.

This place is FANTASTIC! The Staff are so friendly, Kea and Danny where nothing but helpful! I came in for a few drinks with friends and couldn't choose a Gin and they where great at recommending one and I really enjoyed my night!

Great atmosphere. Football was on but we were more intrested in the 2 4 1 cocktails, staff in good spirits. Great night

Joined a few colleges out for drinks after work and the staff where really up beat and customer focused leesha was amazing always one step ahead of what we needed. Would recommend any time

This is a wonderful open airy large bar. It has great staff who are friendly and has a great selection of beers to choose from. I have popped in here for a beer on many a occasion and I have never had an issue or a complaint. It is really open and spacious inside and feels welcoming, great place for a beer.

we went in as we like mixed plates food which we really enjoyed but when it came to beer we had to send pint 1 back as it tasted as it had been in pipes over night was replaced but not same beer but this was no better so had food and left

Love Yates Reading so much, my favourite place to go in Reading! Staff are super friendly, food great, great atmosphere and resonable prices. Nice and chilled during the day and lively on Friday and Saturday nights with fantastic DJs!

Based at the centre of the town, this is a convenient place for a bite to eat. It is spacious and airy with TV and an other entertainment if you like it. It is good value and the food is always nice.

I have visited Yates a few times and it's great for a halfway point between pub and club - the music is great, sports are shown on huge screens and the outdoor area is decorated nicely.

I was served by a cute little blonde called leesha The service was fast, my larger tasted lovely and the conversation was amazing 10/10 service with a smile ☺️

I love coming to Yates Reading,great vibes, good drinks and great food. I have recommended this place to friends and family who visit me. Also not to mention the great Bar Staff and manager who are always happy and making sure all the customers are having a great time. Love you all.

I got served by a lovely girl and I believe her name was Ana. She was the most welcoming waitress there and was always making sure that we were satisfied. I have never been to a restaurant and been more welcomed then when I got served by Ana. I would recommend!

Myself and my partner visited Yates on thursday for some lunch it was nice and quite , we ordered but they didn't have what my partner wanted but Anna came to speak to use and offered him to replace his meal with anything else he wanted off the menu.

Visited with family for burgers and drinks. Food was average but what I expected, cheap and cheerful. Interior was ok. Plenty of room.

We went here for the first time in a couple of years. We were greeted by John the manager (before the doorman) outside. Very friendly fella and has taken over in January he told me. We walked in, got served quickly by friendly bar staff. They actually smiled and seemed happy to serve us which you don't get in many places nowadays. It was a great vibe with a good DJ and a mix of people. Definitely worth popping in for a drink if you're in the area.

Just popped in for a drink, staff where happy and smiling atmosphere was amazing definitely will go again

Was out in Reading on a Friday night with some friends and decided to pop in to Yates, what a good choice, the atmosphere was brilliant, music was good and the range of drinks was fantastic. Was such a good night will definitely be coming back!

Had a lovely few cocktails with a good selection. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. The price are reasonable.

Went out for a casual night with mates mostly to do some drinking and some catching up but the food looked too appetising to refuse. I ordered a steak dinner and was quite impressed with the quality of the steak, cooked perfectly (medium, hats off to the chef) and the sides were delicious too.

Visited Sunday and it was great. Staff were amazing food was good and the doombar my husband had he claims was one of the best he's had.. will definitely be back

The food here is lovely and delicious 😋 The staff are very welcoming and friendly The price are reasonable We had a lovely meal few cocktails then listened to the live music they had on. Such a lovely place to visit.

Yesterday evening went in for a meal, Great burger, juicy and cooked just right and packed so much i couldn't finish it all, nice chips and all at a reasonable price, it was early evening so was still a little quiet not yet a noisy club, overall nice atmosphere, would recommend the food too all.

Este lugar no es bueno para ir a almorzar o cualquier comida que me imagino. El lugar está lleno de hombres mayores sentados solos en mesas como un club de corazones solitarios.

Recientemente celebramos un evento de celebración de negocios en Yates en Reading (arriba, alquiler privado) para aproximadamente 150 personas y fue un gran éxito. Nuestra gente lo pasó muy bien, con una buena selección de bebidas, así como opciones de comida fría y caliente en forma de buffet, que era muy sabrosa y en abundancia. .

Visitamos a un grupo en un ajetreado domingo festivo, nos las arreglamos para conseguir una mesa fuera de las que es menos deseable y las mesas estaban prácticamente desmoronadas pero era un día cálido y soleado.

Visited on a not so busy Thursday afternoon for a spot of lunch and a drink...We didn't look up Yates before going in, but just walked past, saw it and thought we'd give it a go...were on a visit from Cambridge where we live.

So, when I saw the name yates, I thought, ideal, its going to be something similar to the one in Newcastle, I was not disappointed! It had an amazing atmosphere and the bar staff were awesome!

He estado yendo a Reading por más de diez años. He visto este lugar pasar por buenos momentos y tiempos aún mayores. Pero ahora se han movido a otro nivel. Tienen un gerente general muy experimentado llamado John, que ha transformado el lugar. trayendo de vuelta los viejos tiempos de gloria, con un efecto inmediato, incluso los estudiantes han regresado en gran número. La clientela es muy inteligente y amigable. Si quieres una gran noche fuera, ve a Yates Reading. La comida es increíble, el precio es genial, a menudo salgo a comer en vez de cocinar porque está bien presentada y es muy sabrosa. El ambiente siempre es fantástico, el personal siempre es brillante, educado y amable. Me encanta ir allí y mis opiniones y experiencias, después de haber probado la mayoría de las barras de lectura. Yates es simplemente el mejor.

I was staying in a hotel in Reading for business and popped in for a couple of drinks and food during the day.

In town for business meeting. Had a great night in Yates, beer was good, food was amazing. Will deebe back

Came here with a group of friends for a few drinks and ended up staying all night. The atmosphere was brilliant and the staff were great. The new manager John was very helpful and nothing was to much effort from him. We will be coming in every weekend now!

The staff were very welcoming and the speed of service was great. Would definitely recommend to friends and family

Me and my colleagues had wanted to attend a quiz night which has been advertised for every wednesday. We had approached the barkeep and made enquiries about the entry requirements. The barkeep and his colleague looked at us as if we had just escaped a nearby asylum and told us there never was one. We brushed this off and wanted to sit down and enjoy a lovely meal and maybe a cocktail or 10 (considering there was an exquisite cocktail menu being advertised outside this establishment). My friend approached said barkeep regarding the cocktail menu and he once again looked at her with utter disgust when she requested a cocktail and told her he wasnt aware of such drinks. She then proceeded to take an image of said cocktail menu outside and show this to the keeper of the bar who looked so far down at her you would think she'd asked him to take a bullet for her. His disapproval of her basic request made her feel so awful thay we decided to swiftly exit this establishment and return to the trusty comfort of the Revolution bar

Not bad prices and very nice drinks but the bar staff are still surly.

Great laid back atmosphere for a place to meet up with friends mid-week. The bar staff really make an extra effort to be accommodating and helpful :-)

I visited Yates with a couple of friends for the strip night. It was so much fun to see something different from readings night life. It really was a great atmosphere for our girls night out and reasonably priced too. We will defo come again if theres another one!!!

I came to Yates to day for a drink after work , and i just have to say I love the bar stafff they always have a smile when they see me walk throw the door and make the time to say hi and ask how I am feeling . One of the young lady that work there her names kea she is the sweet girl I have ever know , even without speak to me she knows my drink order and is always ready with a fresh strong bow; she always make the effect to make sure I happy and enjoying my time while I there. So thank you kea

Fun place! Perfect to watch football with a giant screen and a great atmosphere full of supporters. Perfect to take a tall table... drinks and food in the middle. You can play pool as well in the meantime. I could come back!

Came here with my husband on the way home from visiting friends. Enjoyed a value for money lunch, friendly staff and was a lovely atmosphere.

Great breakfast, great service and great value. Very enjoyable visit Under new management and much improved from previous experience Short trip from train station Full English £4.79

New manager done .fantastic job, we had a lovely meal and drinks with lovely table service. Good atmosphere clean and tidy garden

Visited with a few friends, the beer tasted awful! Obviously don't know how to do a line clean? After it took 20 minutes to get a beer in the first place.

Food standard but ok. Filled with old men, not so good at night but would recommend for a quick cheap meal if you heading up the shops

Came in today with the wife n kids and was very impressed, staff were friendly and even took time to talk to my kids and ask about are day. We ordered food n drink n everything was great, food was hot and and great prices. We will definitely be back

Popped in for pree’s to start a girls night and ended up staying! Staff are super friendly and really made time for us! The new manager, John, has done an incredible job in improving the service and experience here! Really contributed to a great night!

Seen a massive improvement in this place since it's been taken over. Food was delicious. Staff on the bar were really knowledgeable about everything. Felt at ease for the entire meal was really taken care of. will be back soon

I visited yates this morning (23jan) with a friend for breakfast it was meant to open at 9.30 they finally opened the doors at 9.40 which meant my friend and I were stood outside in the freezing ice cold weather (as we had snow yest in reading). When our food arrived much credit to the chef as it was very enjoyable but the place it self Was freezing cold just like being outside again so prob wouldn't visit here again any time soon.

After work Wednesday drinks are always fun here but great to see football back on big screens downstairs - with sound! And pool tables downstairs. Proper midweek pub for me, early twenties vibe on weekend.

I’ve been drinking in Yates regularly over the last few years and have seen this bar go down hill under several previous management teams.

Been a change at this place - it’s getting to be a local boozer again. Change of management and it’s working. Attentive staff, good drinks selection and awesome menu. What more do you need? Gets my vote!

I came into Yates with my family on Friday morning for breakfast, but it was cold and greasy and sloppy, neither of my children ate anything on their plates and they usually love a cooked breakfast. The beans were the only warm thing on the plate and there was grease floating in the bean juice. My sausages were rubbery and over cooked although cold which is worrying.

I used to frequent yates alot, to visit friends and have a laugh and a joke. I went in today and all the staff seemed almost rigid...not that they were unwelcoming, but more like they were in a military line up waiting for orders.......I didnt try the food as I was worried that there would be no heart in the food cooked. Even the music was off. I doubt i will be back. Pavs dog has more of an atmosphere ......although having said that elle, samantha and elizabeth who served me where all great but they still seemed subdued....almost like they didnt want to be there. No i think i will get a pint elsewhere

I've been here a few time, the music is always too loud after a certain time, the new Gm acts nice to customers but treats his employees horribly, witnessed him call a barmaid 'b**chface' and sprayed an employees trousers and called them *pissy pants* all day, the staff does not seem happy being there anymore, also witnessed one of the new guys harras and irritate a barmaid by invading their personal space, elbowing them, demanding they make them coffee, the physical changes are great but the way the staff are being treated now is disgusting

It would appear there has been some sort of skirmish in Rotterdam as the Dutch seemed to have surrendered in Yates and it is under new management.

Amazing how i can go from a bog standard pub with no atmosphere to a lively upbeat pub with a manager that clearly cares. John introduced himself to me and my friends and i have to say, ive been to many pubs in my life, but this is the first where you can tell he cares about his guests and his pub. Thanks John, we'll be back.

Stopped coming here a while back as the place was just dirty and the staff were rude.

Visited at the weekend for a meal and drink with friends. Had a great night, was really busy. Will definitely be back